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== Forums == | == Forums == | ||
| − | === Can I change my user name? === | + | ==== Can I change my user name? ==== |
| − | No, this functionality is not enabled for both technical and abuse reasons. This is why when you register an account, it says in big, bold, red letters: Please choose your username carefully as you are not able to change it once registered. | + | :No, this functionality is not enabled for both technical and abuse reasons. This is why when you register an account, it says in big, bold, red letters: Please choose your username carefully as you are not able to change it once registered. |
| − | === What do the stars under my username next to a forum post represent? === | + | ==== What do the stars under my username next to a forum post represent? ==== |
| − | These stars represent the number of posts you have made in the forum. As you make more posts, more of the stars will fill. You could figure out how many posts are necessary to achieve a certain amount of stars by looking at other users, or you could decide to leave it for your own surprise. | + | :These stars represent the number of posts you have made in the forum. As you make more posts, more of the stars will fill. You could figure out how many posts are necessary to achieve a certain amount of stars by looking at other users, or you could decide to leave it for your own surprise. |
| − | === What is the difference between a forum, a thread, and a post? === | + | ==== What is the difference between a forum, a thread, and a post? ==== |
| − | Each blob of text that is posted by a user is a post. Posts that are grouped together (and numbered) make up a thread. A forum consisted of a catalog of all the threads within it. | + | :Each blob of text that is posted by a user is a post. Posts that are grouped together (and numbered) make up a thread. A forum consisted of a catalog of all the threads within it. |
| − | === If I make more posts, it means I'm a better user, right? === | + | ==== If I make more posts, it means I'm a better user, right? ==== |
| − | Post quality is more important than post quantity, which is the reason the rating system exists. | + | :Post quality is more important than post quantity, which is the reason the rating system exists. |
| − | === Who can see my post rating? === | + | ==== Who can see my post rating? ==== |
| − | Only you, moderators, and administrators. | + | :Only you, moderators, and administrators. |
| − | === How do I get problems onto the contest page? === | + | ==== How do I get problems onto the contest page? ==== |
| − | Make a topic for each question in the appropriate forum, copy/paste the urls to the National Olympiad. Your problems may eventually be submitted into the Contest page. | + | :Make a topic for each question in the appropriate forum, copy/paste the urls to the National Olympiad. Your problems may eventually be submitted into the Contest page. |
| − | === Can I be a moderator? === | + | ==== Can I be a moderator? ==== |
| − | No. Asking to be one is a bad idea. Only the admins decide if a moderator is needed. | + | :No. Asking to be one is a bad idea. Only the admins decide if a moderator is needed. |
== Contests == | == Contests == | ||
| − | === Where can I find past contest questions and solutions? === | + | ==== Where can I find past contest questions and solutions? ==== |
| − | In the [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php Contests] section. | + | :In the [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php Contests] section. |
| − | === Who can I ask to add posts to the contests section? === | + | ==== Who can I ask to add posts to the contests section? ==== |
| − | Any one of the members in the the [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/memberlist.php?mode=group&g=417 RManagers] group. | + | :Any one of the members in the the [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/memberlist.php?mode=group&g=417 RManagers] group. |
| − | === What are the guidelines for posting problems to be added to the contests section? === | + | ==== What are the guidelines for posting problems to be added to the contests section? ==== |
| − | Refer to the [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=144&t=195579 guidelines in this post]. | + | :Refer to the [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=144&t=195579 guidelines in this post]. |
| − | === How come the wiki is missing many contest questions? === | + | ==== How come the wiki is missing many contest questions? ==== |
| − | Because some contests aren't able to be founded. If you have a copy, please post the problems in the Community Section! | + | :Because some contests aren't able to be founded. If you have a copy, please post the problems in the Community Section! |
== LaTeX, Asymptote, GeoGebra == | == LaTeX, Asymptote, GeoGebra == | ||
| − | === What is LaTeX, and how do I use it? === | + | ==== What is LaTeX, and how do I use it? ==== |
| − | <math>\LaTeX</math> is a typesetting markup language that is useful to produce properly formatted mathematical and scientific expressions. | + | :<math>\LaTeX</math> is a typesetting markup language that is useful to produce properly formatted mathematical and scientific expressions. |
| − | === How can I download LaTeX to use on the forums? === | + | ==== How can I download LaTeX to use on the forums? ==== |
| − | There are no downloads necessary; the forums and the wiki render LaTeX commands between dollar signs. | + | :There are no downloads necessary; the forums and the wiki render LaTeX commands between dollar signs. |
| − | === How can I download LaTeX for personal use? === | + | ==== How can I download LaTeX for personal use? ==== |
| − | You can download TeXstudio (http://texstudio.sourceforge.net/) or TeXnicCenter (http://www.texniccenter.org/). | + | :You can download TeXstudio (http://texstudio.sourceforge.net/) or TeXnicCenter (http://www.texniccenter.org/). |
| − | === Where can I test LaTeX commands? === | + | ==== Where can I test LaTeX commands? ==== |
| − | Sandbox or [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/texer.php TeXeR]. | + | :Sandbox or [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/texer.php TeXeR]. |
| − | === Where can I find examples of Asymptote diagrams and code? === | + | ==== Where can I find examples of Asymptote diagrams and code? ==== |
| − | Search this wiki for the <tt><nowiki><asy></nowiki></tt> tag. See for example [[Proofs without words|this article]]. | + | :Search this wiki for the <tt><nowiki><asy></nowiki></tt> tag. See for example [[Proofs without words|this article]]. |
== AoPSWiki == | == AoPSWiki == | ||
| − | === Is there a guide for wiki syntax? === | + | ==== Is there a guide for wiki syntax? ==== |
| − | See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Wiki_markup wiki markup]. | + | :See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Wiki_markup wiki markup]. |
== Miscellaneous == | == Miscellaneous == | ||
| − | === Is it possible to join the AOPS Staff? === | + | ==== Is it possible to join the AOPS Staff? ==== |
| − | Yes. Mr. Rusczyk will sometimes hire a small army of college students to work as interns. You must be at least 18 years old and be legal to work in the U.S. | + | :Yes. Mr. Rusczyk will sometimes hire a small army of college students to work as interns. You must be at least 18 years old and be legal to work in the U.S. |
| − | === What is the minimum age to be an assistant in an artofproblemsolving class? === | + | ==== What is the minimum age to be an assistant in an artofproblemsolving class? ==== |
| − | You must have graduated high school, or at least be in the second term of your senior year. | + | :You must have graduated high school, or at least be in the second term of your senior year. |
| − | === How long of a not commented post is consider reviving? === | + | ==== How long of a not commented post is consider reviving? ==== |
| − | If any post is still on-topic and isn't spammy or anything, it isn't considered reviving. | + | :If any post is still on-topic and isn't spammy or anything, it isn't considered reviving. The definition of reviving in the Games forum is 1 month. However, everyone has a different period of time that they consider reviving. |
| − | The definition of reviving in the Games forum is 1 month. However, everyone has a different period of time that they consider reviving. | ||
== School == | == School == | ||
| − | === What is W00T? === | + | ==== What is W00T? ==== |
| − | W00T is a Worldwide Online Olympiad Training is a 7-month training program for the world's most competitive high school math contests. | + | :W00T is a Worldwide Online Olympiad Training is a 7-month training program for the world's most competitive high school math contests. |
| − | For more information about W00T, go [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/woot.php here] | + | :For more information about W00T, go [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/woot.php here] |
| − | === What if I want to drop out of a class? === | + | ==== What if I want to drop out of a class? ==== |
| − | For any course with more than 2 classes, students can drop the course any time before the third class begins and receive a full refund. No drops are allowed after the third class has started. | + | :For any course with more than 2 classes, students can drop the course any time before the third class begins and receive a full refund. No drops are allowed after the third class has started. |
| − | === What if I miss a class? === | + | ==== What if I miss a class? ==== |
| − | There are classroom transcripts available at the class message board. | + | :There are classroom transcripts available at the class message board. |
| − | === Are there any sound during class? === | + | ==== Are there any sound during class? ==== |
| − | No. And that's a good thing. That way you won't be distracted by noises. | + | :No. And that's a good thing. That way you won't be distracted by noises. |
| − | === I feel like joining! But what are my class choices? === | + | ==== I feel like joining! But what are my class choices? ==== |
| − | [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/classlist.php Class List] | + | :[http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/classlist.php Class List] [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/index.php?page=school.instructors Instructors List] |
| − | [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/index.php?page=school.instructors Instructors List] | ||
Revision as of 20:22, 23 June 2011
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This page should really be made to describe how AoPS works. For more detail about what and what not to include, see this forum post.
Contents
- 1 Forums
- 1.1 Can I change my user name?
- 1.2 What do the stars under my username next to a forum post represent?
- 1.3 What is the difference between a forum, a thread, and a post?
- 1.4 If I make more posts, it means I'm a better user, right?
- 1.5 Who can see my post rating?
- 1.6 How do I get problems onto the contest page?
- 1.7 Can I be a moderator?
- 2 Contests
- 3 LaTeX, Asymptote, GeoGebra
- 4 AoPSWiki
- 5 Miscellaneous
- 6 School
Forums
Can I change my user name?
- No, this functionality is not enabled for both technical and abuse reasons. This is why when you register an account, it says in big, bold, red letters: Please choose your username carefully as you are not able to change it once registered.
What do the stars under my username next to a forum post represent?
- These stars represent the number of posts you have made in the forum. As you make more posts, more of the stars will fill. You could figure out how many posts are necessary to achieve a certain amount of stars by looking at other users, or you could decide to leave it for your own surprise.
What is the difference between a forum, a thread, and a post?
- Each blob of text that is posted by a user is a post. Posts that are grouped together (and numbered) make up a thread. A forum consisted of a catalog of all the threads within it.
If I make more posts, it means I'm a better user, right?
- Post quality is more important than post quantity, which is the reason the rating system exists.
Who can see my post rating?
- Only you, moderators, and administrators.
How do I get problems onto the contest page?
- Make a topic for each question in the appropriate forum, copy/paste the urls to the National Olympiad. Your problems may eventually be submitted into the Contest page.
Can I be a moderator?
- No. Asking to be one is a bad idea. Only the admins decide if a moderator is needed.
Contests
Where can I find past contest questions and solutions?
- In the Contests section.
Who can I ask to add posts to the contests section?
- Any one of the members in the the RManagers group.
What are the guidelines for posting problems to be added to the contests section?
- Refer to the guidelines in this post.
How come the wiki is missing many contest questions?
- Because some contests aren't able to be founded. If you have a copy, please post the problems in the Community Section!
LaTeX, Asymptote, GeoGebra
What is LaTeX, and how do I use it?
is a typesetting markup language that is useful to produce properly formatted mathematical and scientific expressions.
is a typesetting markup language that is useful to produce properly formatted mathematical and scientific expressions.How can I download LaTeX to use on the forums?
- There are no downloads necessary; the forums and the wiki render LaTeX commands between dollar signs.
How can I download LaTeX for personal use?
- You can download TeXstudio (http://texstudio.sourceforge.net/) or TeXnicCenter (http://www.texniccenter.org/).
Where can I test LaTeX commands?
- Sandbox or TeXeR.
Where can I find examples of Asymptote diagrams and code?
- Search this wiki for the <asy> tag. See for example this article.
AoPSWiki
Is there a guide for wiki syntax?
- See wiki markup.
Miscellaneous
Is it possible to join the AOPS Staff?
- Yes. Mr. Rusczyk will sometimes hire a small army of college students to work as interns. You must be at least 18 years old and be legal to work in the U.S.
What is the minimum age to be an assistant in an artofproblemsolving class?
- You must have graduated high school, or at least be in the second term of your senior year.
How long of a not commented post is consider reviving?
- If any post is still on-topic and isn't spammy or anything, it isn't considered reviving. The definition of reviving in the Games forum is 1 month. However, everyone has a different period of time that they consider reviving.
School
What is W00T?
- W00T is a Worldwide Online Olympiad Training is a 7-month training program for the world's most competitive high school math contests.
- For more information about W00T, go here
What if I want to drop out of a class?
- For any course with more than 2 classes, students can drop the course any time before the third class begins and receive a full refund. No drops are allowed after the third class has started.
What if I miss a class?
- There are classroom transcripts available at the class message board.
Are there any sound during class?
- No. And that's a good thing. That way you won't be distracted by noises.
